That first picture of the Queen standing there with people on either side waving their Union Jack flags is almost perfect! I especially love the appreciative smile on her face. If only the Duke of Edinburgh wasn't looking so awkward as he was getting out of the car...

I just wanted to share that I have received an invitation to attend the Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) at Horseguards Parade this year. I'm very excited & thrilled to be going - after standing in the Mall for several parades many years ago this is a wonderful event for me!

I just wanted to share that I have received an invitation to attend the Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) at Horseguards Parade this year. I'm very excited & thrilled to be going - after standing in the Mall for several parades many years ago this is a wonderful event for me!

Wonderful! No doubt we will be looking to you to provide an indepth report on the brooches worn by HM on the day!!

I just wanted to share that I have received an invitation to attend the Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) at Horseguards Parade this year. I'm very excited & thrilled to be going - after standing in the Mall for several parades many years ago this is a wonderful event for me!

Wonderful! No doubt we will be looking to you to provide an indepth report on the brooches worn by HM on the day!!

I can do that now - HM always (since she stopped wearing uniform on the day) wears the insignia badge of the Brigade of Guards. It is a composite military insignia combining badges of Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Irish Guards, Scots Guards & Welsh Guards, inside a motto border topped by a crown.

And thank you for the kind remarks - I'll be sure to represent us all on the day!